Alcohol & Drug Counseling Certificate

Alcohol & Drug Counseling Courses

• HMRS 1102 - Counseling Theories & Techniques Credits: 3
• HMRS 1357 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3
• HMRS 1402 - Group Theory & Process Credits: 3
• HMRS 1403 - Assessment, Case Planning/Management & Professional Ethics for A & D Credits: 3
• HMRS 2517 - Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use, Abuse & Addiction Credits: 3
• HMRS 2518 - Clinical Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency Credits: 3
• PSYC 1810 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 2960 - Life-span Human Development Credits: 3

Special Program Requirements

1. All Human Services program courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
2. The program offers some web-based courses but requires in-person supervised practicums/labs at approved Human Services locations in the Lincoln area. Please communicate with the Program Director/Clinical Coordinator to identify human services facilities in the Lincoln area.
3. A laptop computer is required for students in this program. Please ensure your computer meets the following computer system requirements:

• Age: <3 years old
• Laptop models: Windows Laptops or MS Surface Tablet Pro (Windows 10 Pro or home version)
  • NOT Recommended: Android Tablets, Apple Tablets/iPads, Windows 10 S Mode, Chromebooks
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
• Ram (Memory): 4GB minimum
• Hard Drive: Solid State hard drive preferred 128 GB or higher
• Peripherals: Webcam, Headphones
• Wireless: all laptops should have wireless

4. Once accepted in the program, complete required program orientation. The Program Chair will notify accepted students of date, time, and location via their SCC email address. Failure to attend and/or complete the orientation, will prevent the student from continuing in the program and their spot will be given to an alternate.
5. At the required program orientation, criminal background check will be required of each student in the program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for the CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.

History of Judicial involvement may preclude students from advancing into Practicum courses. Students with pending or open legal charges or who are currently serving any legal sentence including incarceration, work/educational release probation or parole are prohibited from participating in all Human Services Practicum courses.

6. Students accepted to an SCC Health Sciences program requiring a clinical/practicum rotation at a contracted facility will submit to a 10-panel drug test prior to the first clinical/practicum experience. The Program Director will provide testing instruction and a non-refundable fee of $50 will be assessed for the drug test.

Program Admission Requirements

SCC Human Services utilizes a selection process of all complete applications to determine acceptance into the program.

• Applications will be reviewed when ALL requirements are submitted. 
• Applications with incomplete or missing requirements at the time of selection will not be reviewed.
• Applicants with courses in progress will not be reviewed for acceptance until the end of the term AND after the submission of all requirements.
• If an applicant is re-applying for the program, they MUST resubmit all documentation during each application period.

Selection Process Requirements:

All of following requirements must be submitted prior to a student’s application being reviewed:

1. Demonstrate Appropriate Level of Proficiency in Reading and/or Math
   • Reading: Place into ENGL 0995  or higher
   • Math: Place into MATH 0900  or higher

Proficiency can be demonstrated with placement test scores OR course completion. For details related to placement testing and to schedule a placement test go to https://www.southeast.edu/nextgenerationaccuplacer/.

2. Complete an SCC Application for the program during the application period.

Application Period

This program admits new students every Spring and Fall semester. 

Fall Semester: Open February 1^st to March 15^th or until program is full.

Spring Semester: Open September 1st to October 15^th or until program is full.

The online application for the program will remain open until the end of the application period OR until the program spots are filled.

Notification of Acceptance

Fall Semester: After April 15^th

Spring Semester: After November 15^th

Upon notification of acceptance, program students will have 15 days to submit the following requirements to the Health Sciences Division via email (healthsciences@southeast.edu).

Failure to submit the following requirements will result in a student being unable to enroll in the program and their program spot will be given to an alternate. 

It is highly recommended students complete the following requirements and submit documentation prior to notification of acceptance.

• Completed SCC Student Health Statement. Please note a number of immunizations take more than 15 days to obtain so beginning the health statement prior to acceptance is important.